tall ships

noun

plural of tall ship
as in merchant ships

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  1. yachts
  2. brigs
  3. sailboats
  4. barks
  5. junk
Noun
  • Widely respected as a pioneer in responsible tourism, the Dunn family entered the space in 1991, and today their three small yachts—just 10 cabins each—are like boutique hotels at sea, with Relais & Châteaux’s stamp of approval.
    — Alexandra Marvar, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Sure, the marina will accommodate yachts up to 240 feet-plus, but there will be no dry dock, maintenance yard, or chandlers.
    — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of yachts
Noun
  • Cruise ships have brigs – or onboard jails – where they may be held, or they could be confined to their cabins, The Points Guy reported.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of brigs
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  • Visitors attending the show can step aboard more than 150 sailboats and connect with more than 500 vendors showcasing marine electronics, rigging, safety equipment, apparel, accessories and services, a news release announced.
    — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The 334-acre reservoir allows for boating, including sailboats, jet skiing, paddleboarding and kayaking.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of sailboats
Noun
  • On his way out, Council obliged Stokes’ request and let out a few barks of his own.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In the other, barking fell from 317 barks per hour to 53, an 83% reduction.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of barks
Noun
  • As an investment-grade company, Oracle can borrow cheaply and with duration, but that would change with a junk rating, said Jamie Meyers, a senior securities analyst at Laffer Tengler, which owns Oracle stock.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
  • No one has ever been seriously injured by falling space junk, but there are a few examples of property damage.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of junk
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